if it works then good stuff

 

JB weld is crap for most of its recommended uses.

 

Don't even get me started on this argument. Its all about surface prep, just like any bonding process is.

 

I just fixed my handle using J-rats method. works GREAT!!!

I tried like 3 diff Epoxies including JB weld and non of them worked. I even tried welding the thing until i realized its made of some gay *** metal I cant even remember how to pronounce.

 

I need to get around to doing this one of these days.

 

Nothing wrong with J-RAT's method. But you might try making a doubler and riveting it on the two broken pieces of metal as shown in the attached jpg. Some mild imagination required to view the jpg.

 

Like I said.. ITs ghetto. Making a doubler is a more sturdy fix but I just thought this fix would get people on the road QUICK..

Funny thing is I have done this to cars that are still working after a year or two..

 

mine broke like 2 days ago driver side...... blows man so ima try this tomorrow this is a great find. thanks for the method ill let you know how it goes

 

ok this worked for me lets see how long it last........... oh yea i also used jb weld it didnt work SURPRISE!!!!

 

ok so it broke already maybe bcuz i just used what i had at home..... where do i get the wire you used for yours? hit me back asap

 

suscribe

 

What kind of wire did you use? Should be able to get safety wire at a hardware store.

 

cheers on this.. my handle is pissing me off

 

LOL @ hailers... "done did broke in two!"

 

Home Depot sells safety wire. I done did seen it last week.

I'm not sure they call it safety wire, but it was on a roll and looked like .032 wire dia.

OR! Join the AF and steal a roll from the gov't. You get a bonus for signing up, I think. humor

By the way, nobody has said what size wire. What? .020? .032? .060?

 

I was using .020 but it flexes too much (try using safety-wire pliers on it.. No bueno)... So I stepped up to .032.

And I resent the insinuation that I may have gotten it from bench stock!

 

good stuff thanks doing mine now

 

i used nylon fishing line instead of safety wire I kept breaking it. With a little super glue. The JB weld sucks

 

i tried J-rat's way and worked for about a week, so i when with the bracket way, but instead of rivits i used screws, and its been about 3 weeks now and it works better than new kinda sorta

 

I've used Jrats method for about a year now. I used a more wraps of safety wire though to help handle the load of opening the door. It's worked great.

 

I just wanted to bring this thread back to say THANKS to J-Rat! Mine just broke and I fixed it the ghetto fabulous way today.

 

Bought a brand new door handle and I'm glad I did. The OEM paint is excellent, and the handle just feels new. Like buttah.

 

Yeah.......good tip this is.

A year a go fixed mine i did, and still issues there aren't.

Strong is J-Rats trick, mind what you learned.

Just watched empire..... please forgive me.

john ny

 

I'm glad somebody resurrected this one.
I was just trying to figure out how to tackle this problem!
thanks!

 

HAHA i did the same thing to my vert. when the handle broke... and jb weld does break.. i did the same thing. drill holes and use some wire. ha. i also used some kevlar string to wrap around it. to help it out.

good to hear someone else finally figured it out.